There are 3,500 calories in one pound of fat. Thus, if you
cut back or work off just 3,500 calories, you will lose an entire pound of fat.
While it is possible to cut back on your calorie intake and increase your
exercise regimen in order to lose pounds quickly, it is important to note that
doctors recommend that you lose no more than 2 pounds of weight per week in
order to ensure that your body properly adjusts to the weight loss.
Here are some tips to help you safely drop 3,500 from your
regular routine:
Run
Running for about 1 hour at a slow pace will help you lose
approximately 350 calories, depending on your body type, speed and terrain.
Thus, if you run for one hour five days a week while maintaining a consistent
diet, you will safely lose one pound.
It is important to understand that many people who just
begin running will eat pasta and other foods high in carbohydrates in order to
compensate for the exertion. They think that because they worked out so hard,
they deserve a treat. After all, they justify, the pasta will help to keep
their energy levels high.
However, what they may not realize is that while they are
justified in thinking that the carbohydrates will infuse their workout routine
with energy, they are not actually setting their bodies up to lose weight. When
you burn 350 calories but intake 450 over a high-carbohydrate pasta dish, you
are adding more calories to your body than you otherwise would have.
Running does, however, help to boost our metabolism and
change your muscle tone so that you burn calories more efficiently. Instead of
inhaling a pasta dish after a run, select instead to have a large salad and
splurge for the carbohydrate-rich croutons.
Eat In
When you eat out at a restaurant, not only are you
subjecting your body to an array of high fat, high calorie foods, but you are
also tempting yourself to eat a larger portion than you might normally eat.
Therefore, what could be a simple 500 calories meal can easily turn into a
1500-calorie fat fest. In order to lose weight by cutting calories, it is
essential that you are aware of exactly what you are putting into your body.
Especially in the beginning of your new routine, it is important that you prepare
your meals and monitor your level of hunger.
When eating out, generally you are in a social situation
where food is not a priority but spending time with your friends is. For this
reason, people tend to eat more than they normally would. Non-dessert eaters
often even spring for the extra round of calories. If you must eat out, help
yourself avoid temptation by selecting a salad rather than a plate of pasta or
burger. You will be amazed at the difference in the amount of calories you
intake when you make simple choices such as meal option.
By reducing your overall calorie intake and increasing your
level of physical activity, you will be able to lose those 3,500 calories
without much trouble. Make sure that you stay focused, motivated and on task.
Youll shed unwanted weight in no time!